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Employer Obligations Regarding Employees Called to Duty in Uniformed Services

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA), 38 U.S.C.

New OSHA Record-Keeping Requirements

Changes to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) record-keeping requirements will become effective January 1, 2002.

Retiree Health Benefits Subject to Age Discrimination

It appears that an obscure federal court case (Erie County Retirees Assoc. v. Erie County) may indirectly result in many retirees losing their health insurance coverage.

California Dental Associations' Advertising Restrictions Live On

Earlier this year, the California Dental Association (CDA) prevailed in its 8 year battle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over CDA's advertising guidelines.

Did You Know Fall? Fall 2001

Non-Elective Angioplasty: Did you know that the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) extended a State Health Plan exemption for the Cardiovascular Patients Outcomes Research Team

2001 Maryland Laws Update

All legislation becomes effective October 1, 2001, unless otherwise shown. PRIVACY

The Supreme Court Clarifies Standards for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Claims

In a recent unanimous opinion, the Supreme Court clarified the standard for determining when sexual harassment has occurred and the requirements for establishing a retaliation claim.

HIPAA Privacy Regulations Take Effect: Compliance Required by April 14, 2003

On April 12, 2001, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the HIPAA privacy regulations would take effect as scheduled, on April 14, 2001.

Does Incentive Compensation Continue After Employment?

Does your practice pay physicians a base salary, plus incentive compensation based on a percentage of their collections?

Foreign Nurses to the Rescue

A serious shortage of professional nurses in the U.S. has forced many health care facilities to consider foreign workers to meet their staffing needs.

Considerations For Banks That Convert To A Bank Holding Company Form Of Ownership

Once a bank holding company is formed, bank management should familiarize itself with the new laws and procedures that will affect the operations of the bank and its holding company.

Did You Know? - Winter 2000

Virginia "All Products" Legislation: Did you know that Virginia recently enacted "all products" legislation that requires carriers to permit providers to refuse participation in on

Much Ado About Pegram v. Herdrich

On June 12, 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in Pegram v. Herdrich.

States Expand to Right to Sue for Wrongful Birth

Connecticut and New Jersey's highest courts have expanded the rights of patients to sue doctors whose negligence results in unwanted births.

Maryland Regulatory News - Winter 2000

1. In September, the Health Care Commission (HCC) approved the first two releases of information from the HCC's Medical Care Data Base.

Telecommuting - Being Virtually There

The term "telecommuting" is generally used to refer to working for an outside employer during normal business hours a minimum of one day/ month or more at home or at other off-site ("satellite" or

OIG's Model Compliance Plan for Physicians

On June 7, 2000, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (OIG) issued a draft compliance guidance for physicians to prevent fraud and abuse in government

Did You Know? Fall 2000

Outpatient Do Not Resuscitate Orders: Did you know that Maryland health care providers, other than certified/licensed emergency medi­cal (EMS) personnel, may now provide, withhold

HIPAA

This article appeared in the July 25, 2000 issue of "The Daily Record".

HIPAA Privacy Standards for Electronic Exchange of Health Info

This article appeared in the July 25,2000 issue of "The Daily Record".

HIPAA Privacy Standards for Electronic Health Information

The use of, and reliance on, the electronic exchange of health care information has increased dramatically during the last decade.

Maryland Regulatory News - Summer 2000

1. In April, the Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) released its annual hospital disclosure report.